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Secretary 
DeRosette Harrison 

 
DeRosette Harrison-Secretary
As a child, DeRosette’s parents taught her to always pay it forward by giving back to the community and she lives her life by her parent’s teachings.  She is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and is the immediate past President of its Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter located in Queens, NY where DeRosette has contributed to this chapter's many successes. Epsilon Pi Omega consistently reaches out and collaborates with the community to identify the needs through programs which align with Alpha Kappa Alpha’s National Initiatives.  In addition to President, DeRosette has held several Leadership positions such as Financial Secretary, Protocol Chairman, and Community Charter Day Chairman.

DeRosette is also an active member of The Greater Allen AME Cathedral of NY in Southeast Queens.  She has served 3 years on various committees during Women’s Season under the leadership of her Co-Pastor Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake and was one of 11 Supervising Chairwomen that planned the local seminars, workshops, luncheons, and the retreat for the women both in the church and from the surrounding communities.  She recently received The Global Impact Award from Greater Allen’s Women’s Ministry in recognition for her unwavering commitment to serving humankind through leadership and Christian example.
 
DeRosette, a Queens native, was educated in the NYC Public School system.  She graduated from LaGuardia High School and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University.  She later attended CUNY, Hunter College to receive a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.  DeRosette is currently employed at NYU-Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, NY as a Physical Therapist Assistant.  She is passionate about physical therapy and loves to help her patients on the road to recovery from their various illnesses.  Here she finds another way that she can serve her fellow man, woman or child.
 
In the winter of 2019, DeRosette was invited to an open meeting with the Freeport Merrick chapter of Rotary International.  Having been searching for new opportunities to be of service both in her community and the world, DeRosette realized that Rotary International was a perfect fit and thus joined the Freeport Merrick Rotary Club in February 2020.  DeRosette has been a financial and active member if this club for the past two years.  She has helped plan and has participated in many of the club’s service projects.  As the incoming Co-President of the Freeport Merrick Rotary Club, she will be intentional about upholding the Rotarian principles; committed to creative and innovative projects that meet the needs of the communities which we serve, and continue to find opportunities that demonstrate to the community that the members of this club are “People of Action” who believe in “Service Above Self “.
 Secretary DeRosette Harrison  2022-09-24 04:00:00Z 0

President 
Barry McDaniel

 
 
Barry McDaniel - President
 
Barry McDaniel started his life on September 04, 1969 in the Bronx NY. His family moved to Queens, New York and this is where he remained. His formal education has been in his current hometown, but his college education was in Virginia at Norfolk State University.
At the age of 21 he married the love of his life Crystal Drumgold, and from this union 3 children were born. His oldest son Malcolm received his master degree in higher education administration and is currently the assistant director of fraternity and sorority affairs at Stevens University. His middle son Dr. Terrance McDaniel is a pharmacist currently working at a Walmart in Delaware in his new position as a Pharmacy Manager. His youngest child, his daughter Brittany  is a 3rd year nursing student at Molloy College.
Barry has always wanted to be a business owner and that opportunity came at age 25 when an insurance man came to his house to write an insurance policy for his mother. Barry told this gentleman I can do what you’re doing, and he did just that. Barry went to insurance school, got licensed and his career took off. He started out as a part-time agent and within 5 year became a full time agent. He then acquired  his own agency. He has held the position of the number one agency for over 15 years with Columbian Mutual Financial Group. He has been awarded the title of the Northeast leading agency, conference sales leader, Bronze division-leading agent, leading sales producer, and was awarded the prestige Hermain Liss Award inaugural Hall of fame winner.
Barry has been a Boy Scout leader, he coached little league baseball for 3 years, and is a distinguished member of the father guild of Jack and Jill incorporated. He was a member of the father's group at St. Francis Prep and a member of South East Queens Rotary where he held the position of vice president. Barry continues to reside in Queens, and still runs his agency with his wife Crystal. He oversees  10 full time agents.
He now takes his time to enjoy traveling with his wife and giving back to his community. Barry believes what was taught by his mother " to whom much is given much is expected ", and looks forward to continuing giving back.
 
 
 
 
 
 President Barry McDaniel 2020-09-15 04:00:00Z 0

Ron Lacey

Posted on Sep 30, 2019
Ron Lacey received the Paul Harris Award at the 75th Anniversary Gala For the Freeport-Merrick Rotary
 Ron Lacey 2019-09-30 04:00:00Z 0

George Solomon Bio

Posted on Aug 05, 2019

George D. Solomon
George D. Solomon was honored for his service and charitable contributions as a rotarian at the 75th anniversary Gala for the Freeport-Merrick rotary

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George Solomon Bio 2019-08-05 04:00:00Z 0
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